PGA Grand Slam of Golf 2014: Daily Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

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Published: October 14, 2014

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Only four golfers take the course for the Grand Slam of Golf, but the entire group is worth watching every time they play. A field that includes three 2014 major winners will battle it out in Bermuda during the two-day tournament.

Of the contenders, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy took the final two majors of the season and will compete with Bubba Watson and Martin Kaymer, who won the Masters and U.S. Open, respectively.

The final member is Jim Furyk, who is the only previous winner in the field. The 44-year-old has finished at the top twice, with the most recent coming in 2008 after not winning a major throughout the season.

A share of the $1.35 million purse is up for grabs, so it's not just about playing on the beautiful Port Royal Golf Course. With the tournament already underway, here's a look at the leaderboard and recap from each day.



 

Day 1



Unlike most tournaments, the Grand Slam of Golf is just two rounds. That puts a lot of importance on the first day, which is where Kaymer excelled Tuesday.

The German jumped out to an early lead and finished with a six-under 65 to hold a two-stroke lead over Watson after the first day. Prior to the tournament, Kaymer discussed the difficulty of playing in Bermuda, per Josh Ball of PGA.com:

There are a couple very difficult holes where you can really screw up, where you can make big numbers. The wind, we all know, is going to be a factor. ...

I think when you play on that grass, that Bermuda grass, it's very important to hit good tee shots. It's very difficult to judge distances from the first cut, from the rough.

Kaymer seemed to have no such issues Tuesday in search of his first Grand Slam of Golf victory. His consistent approach on the course made him a force, but even the difficult shots looked easy for the U.S. Open winner.

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